Pet Food Assistance Resources

If you are struggling and need help to feed your pets, resources are available.  Area groups listed below operate pet food banks and support systems to feed the pets of those in need.

Multnomah County Animal Services

Community members in need of pet food support may visit the shelter during open hours to pickup a bag of food on the community assistance shelf in our lobby.

The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank

SE Portland, 97202

(503) 939-7555

Email: info@thepongofund.org

www.thepongofund.org

The Pongo Fund provides high-quality pet food for thousands of hungry dogs, cats and horses each year. From a distribution hub in SE Portland and a network of 50 satellite locations, The Pongo Fund helps seniors, Veterans, the victimized, the marginalized, the unemployed, the disabled, the mentally ill, the hungry, the hurting, the homeless, and good people facing the toughest of times. They also provide Meals On Wheels service. Please visit the website for more information, or call to register for assistance.

Friends Involved In Dog Outreach (FIDO)

For more information visit the Fido Animals website for current hours and protocols: fidoanimeals.org

FIDO operates three programs that distribute pet food to pet owners in need:

• The Pet Food Bank: Serving low-income pet owners in Clackamas County. Assistance to pet owners outside of Clackamas County may be available based on individual need. Pet food provided on a monthly basis. Contact FIDO for eligibility requirements and the Pet Food Bank schedule.
• Veterans Program: Serving veterans, homeless veterans, active duty personnel, and their families from all areas. Pet food provided on a weekly basis from the Pet Food Bank. Contact Vet’s Pets for eligibility requirements and for Food Bank days and times.
  •  Veterans Program phone number: 503-655-FOOD (3663)
• AniMeals: Serving senior citizens residing in Clackamas County.    In partnership with Clackamas County Meals On Wheels, AniMeals provides pet food every two weeks to senior citizens along with their meal deliveries. Contact FIDO for more information. 

Cat Adoption Team (CAT) Cat Food Bank

Serving senior, and homebound residents in Washington County

(503) 925-8903

Email: contactus@catadoptionteam.org/

https://catadoptionteam.org/services/

In partnership with Washington County Meals On Wheels, the Cat Food Bank provides cat food to homebound and senior citizens in Beaverton and Forest Grove along with their meal deliveries. The Food Bank also provides cat food for senior pet owners (60 years and older) at the Hillsboro Meals On Wheels Dining Center. Contact CAT for more information.

Southeast Community Food Pantry

Southeast Community Church of the Nazarene

5535 SE Rhone Street, Portland

(503) 895-6102

https://www.facebook.com/Southeast-Community-Food-Pantry-Clothes-Closet-Inc-196423657037946/

Dog and cat food distributed monthly during Harvest Share. Contact the Food Pantry for eligibility requirements and Harvest Share dates. If you need pet food but are unable to attend Harvest Share, contact the Food Pantry for assistance.